RSS Feedhttps://10.40.239.128/blogs/rss-feed/Blog RSS Feeden{D97BB2C9-A533-4F46-9FC8-8254820234D3}https://10.40.239.128/blogs/2015/06/4-earplugs-types-that-protect-your-hearing-when-it-counts/4 Earplugs Types that Protect Your Hearing When it Counts<p>Noise can affect anyone and tends to not only be an issue with employment, but commonly with recreational activities like concerts, ATVs, motorcycles, hunting/shooting, mowing the lawn and many other hobbies in Utah, especially during the summer.</p>
<p><strong>What can I do to better protect my hearing?</strong></p>
<p>One of the most basic steps to take to protect your hearing is to wear the right hearing protection, which will protect your ears from harmful sounds that can cause damage in 10 seconds or less!</p>
<p>Commonly, people know they should wear hearing protection when they are exposed to loud sounds; however, most people fail to do so for a variety of reasons. </p>
<p>One thing that can be done to help people when they need it most is by getting a set of custom earplugs. There are a variety of different kinds depending on your needs:</p>
<p><strong>Concert Plugs</strong></p>
<p>Have you ever left a concert and your ears were ringing? Have you ever had a hard time hearing after the concert? Did you know that less than 10 seconds at a concert can permanently damage your hearing? </p>
<p>Custom hearing protection may be your answer to protect your hearing. These custom ear pieces will allow you to decide how much volume is desired without affecting the sound quality and protect your hearing.</p>
<p><strong>Shooter&rsquo;s Plugs</strong></p>
<p>Do you like to hunt or go shooting? Did you know that one gunshot without proper hearing protection can permanently damage your hearing? These earplugs are a custom fit to help protect your hearing when you are at a shooting range or when you are hunting. It senses the blast coming from the shot and protects your ears from being damaged. But when you are not firing, it gives the ability to have conversations and hear other necessary sounds.</p>
<p><strong>Sleep Plugs</strong></p>
<p>If your significant other tends to snore, these custom plugs are a soft-fit that help dampen the annoyance so that you can get restful sleep.</p>
<p><strong>AquaNots</strong></p>
<p>Do you go swimming a lot and end up with water in your ears after? Custom ear molds can help protect your ears from getting water in them. They are perfect for children who have tubes or adults who need the protection from water.</p>
<p><strong>Conclusion</strong></p>
<p>Custom hearing protection can be made for any reason! They come in a variety of different colors for any preference and they are also very comfortable because they are made specifically for your ears.</p>
<p>If you are interested or have questions about custom earplugs, please <a href="http://intermountainhealthcare.org/hospitals/imed/services/hearing/Pages/home.aspx" target="_blank">schedule an appointment with an audiologist</a>. The appointments can take less than 20 minutes. During your appointment, the audiologist will take an impression of your ear and discuss which option you prefer.</p>Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0600{BCBF79BB-FDA5-4367-A7AD-06F333D16F4F}https://10.40.239.128/blogs/2015/06/50-shades-of-yellow-urine-color-can-help-you-avoid-dehydration/50 Shades of Yellow: The Color of Your Urine Can Help You Avoid Dehydration<p>For example, Stephen Curry, point guard with the Golden State Warriors, was treated for dehydration following game five of the NBA finals. Matthew Dellavedova, point guard with the Cleveland Cavaliers, was hospitalized overnight for dehydration after game three. </p>
<p>&ldquo;Athletes like Curry and Dellavedova could lose up to three or four liters of fluid during a game because of exertion and perspiration,&rdquo; said Thomas Weed, MD, senior attending emergency medicine physician at Intermountain Medical Center. &ldquo;That can result in a drop in blood volume, which can cause lightheadedness, disorientation, and weakness. Before they know it, they discover they need medical attention.&rdquo;</p>
<p><strong>One key indicator of dehydration is the color of your urine.</strong> The darker the urine, the more dehydrated you are. However, a dark yellow/orange urine doesn&rsquo;t mean you need medical attention; rather it&rsquo;s an indication you need to start drinking more fluids. </p>
<p>Symptoms of dehydration, in addition to a darker urine color, include:</p>
<ul>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Thirst</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Fatigue</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Dizziness or lightheadedness</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Extreme headache</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Nausea/loss of appetite</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">A dry, sticky mouth or cough</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Flushed skin</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Here are three tips to help you and your kids avoid dehydration</strong>, whether you&rsquo;re playing inside or outside.</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Drink plenty of fluids.</strong> It&rsquo;s vital to staying hydrated. Water is usually the best option, but sports drinks are a good secondary source. Avoid soda, energy drinks, or alcohol as a means of obtaining adequate fluids.</li>
<li><strong>Pre-hydrate before you get active.</strong> If you know you&rsquo;re going to be hiking, exercising, or playing outdoors, drink plenty of fluids beforehand. It&rsquo;s best to drink at regular intervals (roughly every 20 minutes) as opposed to one really big drink moments before &ndash; because no one likes running around with water sloshing in their stomach.</li>
<li><strong>Wear the right clothes for the weather.</strong> Make sure you wear clothes that don&rsquo;t make you sweat more than you need to, because the more water you lose through sweating, the more dehydrated you&rsquo;ll be. If it&rsquo;s humid and hot, wear lighter clothing.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>Fri, 19 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0600{369C7197-5376-4925-9E8A-A452C8E860DB}https://10.40.239.128/blogs/2015/06/summer-safety--atv-and-helmet-tips/Summer Safety: ATV and Helmet tips<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Helmets</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Wear a helmet no matter what speed you are traveling if you are biking, skate boarding, roller blading, etc. A fall at any speed can cause a severe head injury</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Make sure your helmet is ANSI or SNELL label certifying it is safe</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>A snug fitting helmet is the best</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>There should be a one finger width between the chin strap and the child&rsquo;s chin</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Remember helmets for skateboarding, long boarding, riding a scooter, and biking!</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ATV Safety</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A child&rsquo;s risk of being hospitalized from riding an off-highway vehicle is 1,000 times greater than riding in a car. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Intermountain West has the 4th highest traumatic brain injury hospitalization rate in the country for children ages 5-14.&nbsp; About 7% of those involve ATV accidents.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Only 58% of Utahns report wearing a helmet while riding an ATV</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Only 38% or Utah children whose parents own an ATV have taken a training course. SO&hellip;..</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Get certified! &nbsp;Here is the link to access the ATV certification info: it is illegal for children under 16 to drive on public roads without certification.
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.offroad-ed.com/utah/" target="_blank">http://www.offroad-ed.com/utah/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Help kids control their ride: Remember these tips:</span></p>
<ul>
<li>right-sized ATV</li>
<li>&nbsp;stay off paved roads</li>
<li>&nbsp;ride alone</li>
<li>Head to Toe safety gear is a must when ATV riding. The &ldquo;swag&rdquo; including full protective helmet with faceguard, goggles and protective clothing is better than the swag including a neck brace, bandages and a brain injury.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Fri, 19 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0600{ADC449BF-7E16-4AC2-BAEC-4BD31663DAA0}https://10.40.239.128/blogs/2015/06/4-exercises-for-your-next-trip-to-the-playground/4 Exercises for Your Next Trip to the Playground<p>While working with the Utah moms competing in the <strong>Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute's My Heart Challenge: Moms Edition</strong>, I share multiple methods for exercises to help them squeeze in a healthy workout. These four exercises are perfect for summertime fun at the playground.</p>
<p><strong>Plank on a soccer ball</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Extend both arms and place both hands on the soccer ball on the ground.</li>
<li>Make a straight line from your shoulders, across your back, to your feet as you balance on the ground with your toes.</li>
<li>Keep a tight core, pulling your belly button in to your spine. This will help to keep your balance.</li>
<li>If this is too difficult, you can take your hands down to the ground.</li>
<li>Hold, and breathe, for 30 seconds. &nbsp;Repeat 3 times.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Tricep Dips off a bench</strong><br />
<ul>
<li>Start by sitting on bench with legs outstretched. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Holding on to the end of the bench, slide your hips off the edge.</li>
<li>Keeping elbow tucked in tight, and pointing towards the back rest, slowly lower body until your elbow creates a right angle.</li>
<li>Push up and return to starting position.</li>
<li>Repeat 10 times.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Push-Ups off the bench</strong><br />
<ul>
<li>Start facing the back of the park bench.</li>
<li>Place hands on the back of the bench, slightly wider than shoulder length.</li>
<li>Step back from bench, while still holding on, creating a slight angle.</li>
<li>Keeping head in neutral position, slowly bend elbows out to the side and lower upper body towards the bench. Keep body in a straight line as you lower. &nbsp;Straighten arms and return to starting position.</li>
<li>Repeat 10 times.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Toe-Taps</strong><br />
<ul>
<li>Start with a stair/soccer ball/bench in front of you.</li>
<li>Start with right foot on the stair and left foot on the ground. Switch positions &ndash; your left foot should not be on the stair with your right foot flat on the ground. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Repeat steps one and two again without stopping. Try to switch positions quickly without losing balance. &nbsp;</li>
<li>With practice, build up to 25 toe taps per routine.</li>
</ul>
<p>These exercises can be repeated back-to-back in a circuit form. Set the clock, and finish as many repetitions as you can within 10 minutes. As you get more fit, you can increase the number of exercises, or the amount of time. Have fun!</p>Thu, 18 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0600{43585125-81D4-4F22-AF1D-C9F8E70B71AF}https://10.40.239.128/blogs/2015/06/10-tips-for-safely-cycling-this-summer/10 Tips for Safely Cycling this Summer<p><strong>Alarming statistics</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>An estimated 500,000 bicycle related injuries are treated annually in U.S. emergency rooms;</li>
<li>Universal use of helmets would prevent around 45,000 head injuries and 55,000 scalp and facial injuries; and</li>
<li>Despite the fact that nearly 70% of fatal bicycle accidents involve head injuries, only 20 to 25% of all bicyclists use helmets.</li>
</ol>
<p style="margin: 6pt 0in; text-align: justify; background: white;">I share this information because I have a daughter (1 of 4 kids) who refuses at all costs to wear her helmet. She is one of my four most precious things I own! Also of note, she is inappropriately dressed for riding a scooter and always wearing flip flops! It would be devastating to me if anything were to happen to her that could have easily been planned, practiced, and avoided!</p>
<p style="margin: 6pt 0in; text-align: justify; background: white;"></p>
<p style="margin: 6pt 0in; text-align: justify; background: white;"><strong>Here are 10 tips to make cycling safe for you and those around you</strong></p>
<p style="margin: 6pt 0in; text-align: justify; background: white;"> </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: 18pt; background: white;"><strong>1. Cycling Citizenship</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: 18pt; background: white;">Along with the right to cycle come responsibilities. Familiarize yourself with all applicable traffic laws and cycling rules. Each state has its own set; be aware of them. Motorists will be much more willing to accept cyclist&rsquo;s rightful place on the road if cyclists act lawfully and respectfully. </p>
<p> </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: 18pt; background: white;"><strong>2. Right On</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: 18pt; background: white;">It is generally either illegal or unsafe to ride on a sidewalk or on the road towards oncoming traffic. As a rule, it is best to ride in the direction of traffic, staying as far to the right as is practical. However, make sure there is room to handle emergencies and that you do not ride so close to the right that you run the risk of hitting the curb and being thrown into traffic.</p>
<p> </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: 18pt; background: white;"><strong>3. Join In</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: 18pt; background: white;">If you are traveling at the same speed as other traffic, it may be safer to jump in and ride with traffic; because, this may make you more visible to motorists. Joining traffic is sometimes necessary because the road is simply too narrow for both a bike and a car. It is a particularly good idea to take a lane and join traffic before an intersection to make your presence known&mdash;especially for right-turning drivers who may not see you as they start their turn.</p>
<p> </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: 18pt; background: white;"><strong>4. Use Your Head</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: 18pt; background: white;">Regardless if you&rsquo;re going to the corner store or heading out on a marathon ride, <strong>always wear a helmet.</strong> Make sure it is properly fastened and fitted. (The helmet should fit snugly and not move when you shake your head.)</p>
<p> </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: 18pt; background: white;"><strong>5. Seeing Eye to Eye</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: 18pt; background: white;">Make eye contact with drivers whenever possible. This ensures that the motorists see you and helps you assert your rightful place on the road. This &ldquo;personal connection&rdquo; reminds motorists that you are indeed real LIFE in need of attention and protection. Once you make that connection, motorists may give you more respect on the road.</p>
<p> </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: 18pt; background: white;"><strong>6. The Road Straightly Traveled</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: 18pt; background: white;">Try to ride consistently and predictably. For instance, at an intersection, do not veer into the crosswalk and then suddenly reappear on the road again. Don&rsquo;t thread through parked cars. </p>
<p> </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: 18pt; background: white;"><strong>7. Playing Defense</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: 18pt; background: white;">Make sure you are always aware of your surroundings. Know what is behind you and watch out for what is in front of you. Always be on the lookout for road hazards; sand and gravel, glass, railroad tracks, parked cars, snow and slush can wreak havoc on you and your bike. Sewer grates and cracks in the road can catch your wheel and cause you to be thrown from the bike. Watch for parked cars where people may be opening doors on the driver side of the vehicle without looking. Always wait until you have ample time to make your move, whether you are changing a lane or turning a corner. Do not expect to be granted the right of way in any instance.</p>
<p> </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: 18pt; background: white;"><strong>8. Flaunt It</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: 18pt; background: white;">Make your presence felt. Wear bright color clothing. At night or in inclement weather, it is important to use reflective lights in the front, side and rear that make you visible from all directions.</p>
<p> </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: 18pt; background: white;"><strong>9. Helping Hands</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: 18pt; background: white;">Emergencies happen. Be prepared. Always make sure you have at least one hand on your handlebars, no matter what. Know and use your hand signals whenever you are changing lanes or making a turn.</p>
<p> </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12pt; line-height: 18pt; background: white;"><strong>10. Brake Away</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p style="line-height: 18pt; background: white;">Make sure your brakes are always in top-notch condition. Be aware of how weather and road conditions can affect your ability to brake. </p>
<p><br />
</p>Wed, 17 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0600{3CB1F100-1AE8-4862-BE72-5AE76E963B2B}https://10.40.239.128/blogs/2015/06/trending-topics-dadbod/Dad Bod: The Science Behind 2015&#39;s Internet Phenomenon<p>Generally speaking, dad bod refers to younger middle-age males who's bodies aren&rsquo;t out-of-shape, but aren&rsquo;t necessarily in-shape, either. Bodies change with age, and dad bod&nbsp;is a reference to that. But is there any medical science behind why our bodies adjust over time and react differently to certain diets as we age? Is it related to metabolism? One of Intermountain's experts on exercise and nutrition, <a target="_blank" href="https://intermountainhealthcare.org/providers/profile.html?id=6977&amp;">Dr. Liz Joy, MD, MPH, </a>shares her thoughts on the dad bod&nbsp;phenomenon and reasons why men may experience it as they get older:<br />
<br />
<em>&ldquo;</em>The&nbsp;<em>dad bod</em>&nbsp;absolutely has to do with changes in&nbsp;metabolism! A number of issues contribute to the change in weight and body composition over time. The decline in muscle mass after age 40 is estimated to be between 30 and 50%. This loss in muscle mass is referred to as sarcopenia, and it is clearly associated with a higher risk of disease such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis. There is a range of sarcopenia that starts with "pre-sarcopenia: defined as loss of muscle mass, without decrease in either strength or function. Sarcopenia is a loss of mass along with a decrease in strength; and severe sarcopenia is a loss of mass, strength and function. The loss of muscle mass is a result of several mechanisms. Physical inactivity plays a significant role in age-related muscle loss. Meaning, the older we get, the more we sit. The more we sit, the more muscle we lose. It's the classic use it or you're going to lose it.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"The most&nbsp;studied interventions for the prevention of age related sarcopenia is resistance training. Relatively recent research suggests that exercise intensity is an important variable in preventing sarcopenia. It appears that higher intensity exercise (such as circuit strength training) is associated with greater improvements in muscle metabolism. So to prevent the "dad bod", men need to achieve at least 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous <a target="_blank" href="http://intermountainhealthcare.org/blogs/2015/06/how-to-get-started-with-your-own-exercise-plan">physical activity</a> - including 1-2 sessions per week of higher intensity strength training. Additionally, they need to modulate their caloric intake. Eating like a college student won't give you a college student's body! Finally, "dads" should spend less time in the Lazy Boy watching sports, and more time playing sports.&rdquo;</p>
<p>For more information on diet and exercise topics, visit the <a target="_blank" href="http://intermountainhealthcare.org/blogs/categories/live-well">LiVe Well</a> category on the Intermountain Blog.</p>Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0600{ADB93439-F93E-44C6-8735-859259C17BB1}https://10.40.239.128/blogs/2015/06/intermountain-healthcare-participates-in-nih-advisory-council/Intermountain Healthcare participates in NIH Advisory Council for President Obama’s Precision Medicine Initiative<p style="background: white;">As part of President Obama&rsquo;s Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI), Intermountain Healthcare joined a host of experts at the National Institutes of Health&rsquo;s Advisory Council to align healthcare resources to accelerate our understanding of the effect of individual variability on disease prevention and treatment. </p>
<p style="background: white;">The initiative calls for initial funding of $215 million in the FY2016 budget, with $130 million of that dedicated to creating a research cohort of at least 1 million participants who will volunteer to share their biological, environmental, lifestyle and behavioral information&mdash;plus tissue samples&mdash;with medical researchers in a way that protects participant privacy. This data will be linked to the participants&rsquo; electronic health record (EHR) to allow for phenotypic categorization of health outcomes, resulting in an open resource for any qualified researcher.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="background: white;">Dr. Raj Srivastava, Assistant Vice President of Research, represented Intermountain at the Advisory Council session in Nashville, Tennessee. Others in attendance included broad representation from government (the National Institutes of Health, the White House, the Department of Health and Human Services, and Sen. Lamar Alexander), academic medical centers, major healthcare delivery systems, international and national researchers with cohort expertise, patient advocacy groups, technology groups, and data experts.</p>
<p style="background: white;">Intermountain joined other healthcare delivery systems in a 60 minute panel moderated by Professor Sir Rory Collins, Principal Investigator and Chief Executive of UK Biobank, which has successfully created a half-million person cohort with genomic data and health outcomes data. </p>
<p style="background: white;">&ldquo;Intermountain Healthcare is already deeply involved in this area in response to our patients and clinicians requesting it, our particular strengths in this area, and our desire to provide excellent medical care based on rigorous science; but in a particularly thoughtful manner for an evolving field,&rdquo; said Dr. Srivastava. &ldquo;It was clear from the moderator and others that Intermountain is extremely highly regarded in this area and is considered a serious asset to this initiative. Intermountain is well positioned to be considered as a strong partner as the Precision Medicine Initiative unfolds.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>
<p style="background: white;">Even before the White House announced the PMI, Intermountain leadership approved funding to implement the technical infrastructure required to support the collection and storage of genomic and related data. The PMI repository will serve as a platform for computer application development to advance research analysis and discovery, and for clinical interpretation and molecular medicine decision support.</p>
<p style="background: white;">&ldquo;The Precision Medicine Initiative&rsquo;s interest in Intermountain Healthcare proves the foresight of the clinicians and administrators who created Intermountain&rsquo;s Clinical Genetics Institute over 10 years ago,&rdquo; said Grant Wood, IT Strategist for the Clinical Genetics Institute at Intermountain Healthcare. &ldquo;Our participation in the PMI will go beyond research to benefit clinical genomics, as we will be generating very large genomic data sets that will impact patient care.&rdquo;</p>
<p style="background: white;">&ldquo;Establishing a 1 million person cohort is an audacious endeavor,&rdquo; said NIH Director Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D. &ldquo;But the results from studying such a large group of Americans will build the scientific evidence necessary for moving precision medicine from concept to reality. I&rsquo;m confident that we&rsquo;ve pulled together the best of the best in this working group to put us on the right path forward. And we look forward to broad input from a wide cross-section of stakeholders as this process moves forward.&rdquo;</p>
<p style="text-align: center; background: white;">#&nbsp; #&nbsp; #</p>
<p><strong>About Intermountain Healthcare</strong></p>
<p>Intermountain Healthcare is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of&nbsp;22 hospitals,&nbsp;185 clinics,&nbsp;a Medical Group with some 1,300 employed physicians, a health plans division called SelectHealth, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in transforming healthcare through high quality and sustainable costs.&nbsp; For more information about Intermountain, visit <a href="http://www.intermountainhealthcare.org/" target="_blank">www.intermountainhealthcare.org</a>.</p>
<p style="background: white;"><strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>About the National Institutes of Health (NIH)</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>NIH, the nation's medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit <a href="http://www.nih.gov/" target="_blank">www.nih.gov</a>.</p>Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0600{57E10A4F-51D0-42BA-B95F-5FDC185163D6}https://10.40.239.128/blogs/2015/06/7-tips-to-surviving-a-summer-pregnancy/7 Tips to Surviving a Summer Pregnancy<p class="p1">Pregnant women tend to run warmer than non-pregnant women anyway due to the extra blood flow and additional weight they&rsquo;re carrying. Add summer temperatures to the mix and you&rsquo;re bound begin fanaticizing about building a summer home on the polar ice caps. Here are a few simple ways expectant moms can stay cool this summer:</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Stay hydrated.</strong> Carry a water bottle with you at all times and keep drinking throughout the day. There are serious complications associated with dehydration in pregnancy.</li>
<li><strong>Wear sunscreen.</strong> Pregnant women are more susceptible to sunburn than non-pregnant women so apply sunscreen 15 to 20 minutes before going outside and every hour or so after that.</li>
<li><strong>Take naps.</strong>&nbsp; It&rsquo;s ok! You deserve it! You&rsquo;re growing a baby.</li>
<li><strong>Go for a swim.</strong> Not only does swimming cool you off, it helps take some of the pressure off the sciatic nerve. Even ocean swimming is fine; just make sure the waves don't knock you down.</li>
<li><strong>Wear breathable fabrics</strong> so you won't sweat; this will keep you cooler and help prevent heat rash that can develop under your breasts and abdomen, a common problem for pregnant women.</li>
<li><strong>Cool down </strong>by carrying a water-filled spray bottle with you to mist yourself when you start to feel warm.</li>
<li><strong>Exercise at the cooler times of day</strong> and avoid exercising to the point overheating.</li>
</ol>
<p class="p3">A cool, damp washcloth applied to the back of your neck, your forehead, or the top of your head is also a good way to keep your body temperature down.</p>Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0600{692D86CF-996A-4C75-992F-AA6083777D92}https://10.40.239.128/blogs/2015/06/something-necessary-this-way-comes-preparing-for-icd10-implementation/Something Necessary this Way Comes: Preparing for ICD-10 Implementation<p>Whether the standard arrives this year or not, organizations still need to continue preparing for the implementation as if it is inevitable. In a recent <a href="http://www.cerner.com/blog/Cerner_ICD10_Twitter_Chat/?langtype=1033" target="_blank">Twitter live chat</a>, hosted by Cerner Corp, a lot of great discussion about how to be prepared for ICD-10 implementation ensued. </p>
<p>So, what does it take to be ready for ICD-10?</p>
<ul>
<li>Don&rsquo;t make everything about ICD-10. Instead, focus on clinical documentation improvement.</li>
<li>Keep up on industry literature and tools. Where possible, participate in the discussions.</li>
<li>Have a strategy for identifying workflows with ICD implications and revise project priorities as needs evolve.</li>
<li>Take advantage of delay periods to increase dual coding efforts while refining education and training efforts.</li>
</ul>
<p>ICD-10 adoption has widespread implications within an organization, so remember that it takes that entire organization to get ready for the change. Organizations that take the time available to prepare, will likely find the transition less frustrating than those who don&rsquo;t continue to focus their efforts in training, educating, and testing.</p>
<p>Check out the <a href="http://www.cerner.com/blog/Cerner_ICD10_Twitter_Chat/?langtype=1033" target="_blank">live chat summary</a> blog from Cerner covering questions and strategies from other healthcare organizations. </p>Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0600{336D282B-65D7-41A9-9344-59A82B0599AD}https://10.40.239.128/blogs/2015/06/6-kids-games-that-burn-more-calories-than-you-think/6 Kids Games that Burn More Calories than you Think<p>When playing with your children, you burn significantly more calories that you would if you were engaging in slower-paced activities. Here's a comparison of calories burned between six adult activities and six kids' games based on 30 minutes of the activity.</p>
<p><strong>ADULT</strong></p>
<p>Elliptical Trainer - 182 calories<br />
Stationary Rower - 219 calories<br />
Downhill Skiing - 157 calories<br />
Walking 3.5 mph - 157 calories<br />
Mowing Lawn - 120 calories<br />
Putting Away Groceries - 50 calories</p>
<p><strong>KIDS' GAMES</strong></p>
<p>Marco Polo in the Pool - 200 calories<br />
Playground Games - 170 calories (<em>hopscotch, 4-square, t-ball, etc.</em>)<br />
Casual Soccer Game - 204 calories<br />
Jumping Rope - 238 calories<br />
Roller Blading - 374 calories<br />
Touch Football - 150 calories</p>
<p>So the next time your child ask you to go out and play, you should take them up on the offer. It will be heart healthy, fun and memorable. <strong>So get out and play!</strong></p>
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